Staff Accountant

Allworthfinancial; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits package

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Generous 401K contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Allworth Financial in Walnut Creek is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Entry-Level Tax Staff Accountant to support the preparation of individual, business and trust tax returns and related client deliverables.

The ideal candidate is dependable, accurate with financial information, and eager to build a career in tax. The role is full-time, hybrid near our Walnut Creek office, with a base salary range of $68,000–$78,000 per year and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• CPA/EA-track candidate or interest in licensure preferred.
• Experience in accounting or tax-preparation is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and work accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workpapers and schedules for various tax returns.
• Enter and organize client tax data accurately in tax-preparation software.
• Reconcile financial statements, bookkeeping records, and tax documents to return workpapers.
• Assist with tax projections, estimated tax calculations, extensions, and notices.
• Identify missing information and follow up with senior staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

CPA/EA track candidate

Tools

Excel

Tax software

Job description

About Allworth Financial

Allworth Financial (www.allworthfinancial.com) is an independent investment advisory firm providing full-context wealth planning solutions. The firm brings together investment, tax, retirement, estate, and other financial considerations to help clients evaluate decisions in the context of their whole financial lives.

Founded in Sacramento, California, in 1993, Allworth Financial is a high-growth, private equity-backed, multibranch registered investment adviser. Allworth is primarily a fee-based fiduciary advisory firm that emphasizes client well-being and education. The firm continues to expand through acquisitions and organic growth.

Allworth is a great place to work and build a career. The firm ranks among the top 15 on Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms list, has a historical client retention rate of 97%, and is a National Business Research Institute (NBRI) Circle of Excellence Award winner. Learn more at AllworthFinancial.com.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Entry-Level Tax Staff Accountant to join our Walnut Creek office. This position supports the preparation of individual, business and trust tax returns, as well as related client deliverables.

The ideal candidate is dependable, able to work accurately with financial information, and eager to build a career in tax. This role provides hands‑on experience preparing tax returns, organizing client information, and supporting clients through integrated tax and financial planning services.

This is a full-time, Exempt role based out of Walnut Creek, CA. This position is a hybrid role if you are located near one of our offices.

The base salary range for this role is $68,000-$78,000 per year depending on location and experience. In addition, we also provide generous benefits to all our full-time employees.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare workpapers and supporting schedules for various tax returns.


• Enter and organize client tax data accurately in tax-preparation software.


• Reconcile financial statements, bookkeeping records, and tax documents to return workpapers.


• Assist with tax projections, estimated tax calculations, extensions, and notices.


• Identify missing information, inconsistencies, and follow-up questions for review by senior staff.


• Exhibit strong communication skills (verbal; written; presentation) with clients, advisors, tax authorities, firm staff, and management


• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA Degree, accounting preferred


• CPA/EA-track candidate or interest in pursuing the licensure preferred.


• Accounting or tax-preparation experience is helpful but not required.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with deadlines.


• Strong Excel and other software


• Ability to handle multiple priorities, clients and tight deadlines


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Professional judgment, discretion, and respect for confidential information.


• A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn from feedback.

BENEFITS

We value our associates' time and effort. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive base pay and an extensive benefits package, including:

• Medical: Blue Shield (PPOs and HDHP with HSA) plans and Kaiser (HMO) plans for California associates


• Dental insurance with MetLife


• Vision insurancewith VSP


• Optional supplemental benefits


• Healthcare savings accounts with company contribution


• Flexible spending accounts


• Flexible working arrangements


• Generous 401K contributions


• Exempt associates qualify for our flexible paid time off policy


• Non-Exempt associates will receive 15 days of paid time off annually during the first three years of employment


• 11 Paid Holidays


• Option to participate in our Equity Purchase Program (Contract, intern, and part-time employees are not eligible)


• Future growth opportunities within the company

In addition, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our associates, where people can learn and grow with the firm. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

Benefits are available to full-time associates who work more than 30 hours a week.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. Typical reporting relationships are described, but actual relationships may vary in some instances. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and knowledge required of personnel classified in this job.

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